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https://www.lotterypost.com/blogentry/27211Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:48:50 GMTkonaneThe idea of a strike in this economic climate is reprehensible, repugnant and a power play against our very existence. I wish all unions would implode due to their arrogance, obsolescence, their abusive self-serving short-sighted actions ...... and become a footnote in history whose time belonged in the early part of the last century.

Dream on about alternate fuels, this threat is in the NOW .... Unions have taken down the American auto industry and couldn't care less about the rest of the nation so long as they have their country clubs and golf courses. See second article.

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"Strike by 24,000 refinery workers averted for now

Source My Way NewsFeb 1, 8:14 AM (ET)

"HOUSTON (AP) - A strike by some 24,000 refinery workers was averted, at least for now, as both sides agreed to extend negotiations for at least 24 hours.

Workers at refineries near New Orleans, Houston and as far away as Billings, Mont., will show up for scheduled shifts Monday, though negotiators will be back at the table on Sunday.

"We have made progress in that there was no strike at midnight," said Lynne Baker, a spokeswoman for the United Steelworkers, which represents more than 30,000 oil workers nationwide. "But there are still issues that need to be worked out and notice of a strike could be given at any time if that progress stalls."

The union agreed to a rolling 24-hour extension, which allows the union to give the required one-day notice to strike.

The nation's biggest refiner, Valero Energy Corp. (VLO) (VLO), said it would shut down some facilities if workers walk out. So did European oil company BP PLC. (BP) (BP)

Shell Oil Co., the lead negotiator for the industry, along with Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) (XOM), said its refineries would continue to make gasoline, diesel and other fuels using nonunion or replacement workers.

Chemical refiners would also be affected. LyondellBassell Industries said it was bringing in managers from locations not involved in contract negotiations to keep refineries going.

A strike would affect 60 producers, Baker said.

Thursday, union negotiators turned down the most recent offer of a 2.5 percent wage increase for each of the next three years, in addition t....